
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
Best for travelers who want a full-service resort with a large subterranean spa, on-site golf and multiple dining options.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is a large, historic mountain resort with a sprawling spa, multiple restaurants, a Donald Ross golf course and family-friendly pools; this guide is for travelers who want a full-service resort experience near Asheville. Aloft by Marriott Asheville Downtown is a compact, trendy lifestyle hotel in the city center for travelers prioritizing walkability, nightlife and a modern, casual vibe.
Updated · about 1.5 miles apart

Best for travelers who want a full-service resort with a large subterranean spa, on-site golf and multiple dining options.

Best for visitors who want a central, walkable downtown base with a youthful, casual hotel and easy access to Asheville nightlife and venues.
When The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa wins: choose the Omni for on-site amenities — the 43,000 sq ft subterranean Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn, an 18-hole Donald Ross golf course, eleven dining outlets, extensive meeting/wedding space and indoor and outdoor pools for guests. It’s a resort stay focused on wellness, dining variety and outdoor activities.
When Aloft wins: pick Aloft if you want to be in downtown Asheville steps from venues like The Orange Peel, near museums, restaurants and bars, and prefer a compact, modern Marriott lifestyle property with easy walkability and straightforward, city-center convenience.
Bottom line: both hotels fit visitors seeking personality — the Omni is a historic, full-service mountain resort best for extended stays, wellness and on-site activities; Aloft is a smaller, trend-forward downtown option for short stays, concerts and walking to downtown attractions.
| Category | The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa | Aloft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Grand, historic Arts & Crafts resort with extensive on-site facilities and formal dining options. | Modern, casual Marriott lifestyle hotel with an urban, youthful energy. |
| Location | On Sunset Mountain, about 1.5 miles from downtown Asheville; set on large grounds. | In downtown Asheville at 51 Biltmore Avenue, steps from music venues and museums. |
| Size (guest rooms) | 513 guestrooms across three buildings (Main Inn, Vanderbilt, Sammons). | 115 guestrooms. |
| Guest ages / adult options | Family-friendly resort overall; includes a private adult-only Club floor and an 18+ spa. | All-ages hotel (not adults-only). |
| Pools | Indoor family pool (year-round) plus a seasonal heated outdoor pool for overnight guests and members. | One outdoor seasonal pool (listed as outdoor seasonal pool). |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets (11 dining outlets listed) including Vue 1913 (brasserie, AAA Four Diamond), EDISON and several bars/lounges. | One restaurant (Re-fuel bistro) plus a coffee shop/cafe and one bar/lounge; cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee. |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn — ~43,000 sq ft subterranean spa with ~20 water features; spa access 18+ and often requires treatment or day-pass. | Not published |
| Known for | Historic architecture, large subterranean spa, golf course and full-service resort amenities. | Central downtown location and trendy Marriott lifestyle design aimed at social travelers. |
| Walkability to downtown attractions | Requires a short drive or resort shuttle; property sits above downtown on 150 acres. | Steps from downtown attractions (The Orange Peel, Asheville Art Museum, theaters). |
| Guest rating | Not published | 9.2 (user rating) |
The Omni sits on 150 acres above Asheville on Sunset Mountain, roughly 1.5 miles from downtown.
Choose the Omni when you want mountain views and resort grounds; downtown is a short drive away.
Aloft is located in downtown Asheville on Biltmore Avenue, putting you within walking distance of music venues, galleries and restaurants.
Choose Aloft to be in the middle of downtown walkability and nightlife.
The Omni offers a wide range of room types across three buildings, from traditional rooms to suites and a private Club floor.
Choose the Omni for more room options, larger suites and a dedicated adult-only room category.
Aloft has a smaller set of contemporary rooms with standard amenities geared to city stays.
Choose Aloft for straightforward, modern rooms in a compact downtown hotel.
The Omni provides multiple dining venues and bars ranging from casual to AAA Four Diamond fine dining.
Choose the Omni if you want variety and higher-end dining options on-site.
Aloft keeps dining simple with a bistro, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge suitable for casual meals.
Choose Aloft for quick, casual meals and to eat at downtown restaurants within walking distance.
The Omni runs both an indoor family pool and a seasonal heated outdoor pool plus extensive outdoor activities.
Choose the Omni for a full roster of outdoor and pool amenities appropriate for families and active travelers.
Aloft lists an outdoor seasonal pool and a fitness center; its downtown setting makes off-property exploration easy.
Choose Aloft for a simple pool and gym plus easy access to downtown walking and cycling routes.
The Omni centers wellness around a large spa and also offers on-property evening entertainment options.
Choose the Omni for comprehensive spa services plus hotel-based evening entertainment.
Aloft offers basic fitness amenities and a downtown nightlife location that’s the main draw after dark.
Choose Aloft if you want to be steps from downtown nightlife instead of relying on hotel entertainment.

The Omni — the 43,000 sq ft subterranean Spa with extensive water features and signature treatments is unmatched.

Aloft — located on Biltmore Avenue steps from The Orange Peel, museums and downtown restaurants.

The Omni — family-friendly pools, activities, spacious grounds and multiple dining options make it better for families.

Aloft — compact, central, and designed for guests who plan to spend evenings and outings in downtown Asheville.
The Omni — it has a large subterranean spa with many water features and signature treatments; spa access is restricted to guests 18 and older and usually requires a treatment or day pass.
Aloft is downtown on Biltmore Avenue and within easy walking distance of music venues, museums and restaurants. The Omni is about 1.5 miles above downtown on Sunset Mountain and is best accessed by car or the resort shuttle.
No. Neither property is entirely adults-only. The Omni includes a private adult-only Club floor and the spa is 18+, but the resort overall is family-friendly. Aloft is an all-ages downtown hotel.
Yes. The Omni has multiple restaurants and bars (including Vue 1913 and EDISON); Aloft has one bistro (Re-fuel), a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge.
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